By WPRO News and The Associated PressÂ
Khadeen Carrington had 25 points and Seton Hall held off Providence College 89-77 on Thursday in a game suspended because of a slippery floor.
Referees halted play at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center, which doubles as an ice hockey rink, because of unsafe conditions with 13:03 left in the second half on Wednesday night. The game resumed Thursday at Alumni Hall on the Providence campus with Seton Hall leading 56-47.
“In some ways, I think it was an act of God for us last night because we weren’t playing very well,” said Providence College President Father Brian Shanley going into Thursday’s resumed game. “So, hopefully today will be a different story.”
But it was not to be.
Myles Powell added 20 points for the Pirates (19-9, 8-7 Big East), who have won two straight and swept the season series with the Friars.
Kyron Cartwright led the Friars (17-11, 8-7) with 25 points and six assists. Providence got as close as 59-58, but Seton Hall responded with a 12-3 run.
Providence hit 11 3-pointers, but had 12 turnovers and shot just 44 percent (8 of 18) from the free-throw line.
Providence coach Ed Cooley expressed disappointment at the loss.
“You know, the better team won today. You’ve got to tip your hat to Seton Hall. They executed what they had to do to get a win on the road.”
The Friars have lost two straight since beating No. 3 Villanova last week.
